Job Description

Position # V44871

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Regina

Department: Health Emergency Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 37.5 hours per 1 week

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Health Emergency Management Specialists serve as a provincial resource by providing expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA, ensuring emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained and exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices / standards for EHM policies and procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 years experience developing & managing emergency management programs
• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment

Education

• Degree or diploma in Emergency & Disaster Management, Incident Command Systems

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• EOC or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.